On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis is joined by Andy Fastow, the former CFO of Enron, to discuss about ethics, leadership, and decision-making in business. Andy shares his journey of taking responsibility for his role in the collapse of Enron, the importance of understanding risk in the gray areas of business, and how corporate culture plays a crucial role in ethical decision-making. He emphasizes the need for leaders to ask critical questions and to foster an environment where risks are identified and managed effectively. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the Enron case in today's business landscape and the importance of continuing education in ethics and risk management.

Key topics in this episode include:

• Andy Fastow takes full responsibility for his actions at Enron.
• The importance of understanding risk in the gray zone.
• Corporate culture is crucial for fostering ethical decision-making.
• Loopholes can lead to unethical behavior despite following the rules.
• Human nature often leads to overlooking hidden risks in business.
• Risk assessment should take precedence over mere compliance.
• Continuing education in ethics is vital for professionals.
• Andy encourages open dialogue and questions in corporate settings.

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